The club scene in Hong Kong is varied, though not as well developed as New York or London. Regardless, a good night out can be had at any of our picks. Lan Kwai Fong, just above Central and pictured left, is home to a number of clubs. Soho, Wanchai, Causeway Bay are other areas with active club scenes.

For those of you who prefer a bar to a club, you're in the right city. Hong Kong is literally heaving with bars from no-nonsense pubs, to ultra hip lounges and wine bars. There really is something to suit every taste in this city.For pubs and sports bars, Kowloon and Wanchai are the places to go. For the up-to-the-minute girls and boys, it's Soho all the way.

Bamboo3/F-4/F, The Plaza21 D'Aguilar StreetCentralHong KongTel: (852) 2804 6009Fax: (852) 2804 6383 Website: http://www.lankwaifong.comNote: A varied wine and cocktail list, together with an extensive and delicious bar menu, make Bamboo a great place to relax after work or at the start of a good night out.

Bohemian Lounge3-5 Old Bailey StreetCentralTel:(852)2526-6099Note: A contrast of red and purple interiors with several lamps and one big Buddha are all the components to an enigmatic and cultural environment. Every Mondays martini's are half price and the services of Carolyne Borel's Tarot card reading is also available. There is Live jazz every Thur from 9pm and Fri-Sat from 10pm-late.Captain's Bar Mandarin Oriental 5 Connaught Road Central Hong KongTel: (852) 2522 0111 ext. 2034 Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.comEmail: captain@mohg.comNote: An institution in its own right. The Captain's Bar is peopled by Hong Kong's movers and shakers, and various other suits. Any drink imaginable can be shaken or stirred up for you by the excellent bar staff. Sit at the bar or slide into the comfortable deep-seated sofas and armchairs for a most enjoyable evening. A live band plays nightly from 9:00pm-2:00am.

Champagne Bar The LobbyGrand Hyatt Hotel 1 Harbour Road Wan Chai Hong KongTel: (852) 2588 1234 ext. 7321Website: http://hongkong.dining.grand.hyatt.com/hkggh/dining07.htmlNote: A sophisticated crowd come here to see and be seen. And as the name of the bar might suggest, the champagne selection is extensive.

D'ApartmentB/F California Entertainment Building34-36 D'Aguilar StreetLan Kwai FongCentralTel: (852) 2523-2002Note: Cute cozy bar designed to look like an apartment. Great staff members and music and a good place to sit back and relax.

DiVino73 Wyndham Street, G/FCentralHong Kong Tel: (852) 2167 8883 Note: A good place to visit after work. There is a wide selection of wines to choose from and complimentary tapas to go with it, from 5.30pm-730pm.

EdgeShop 2 G/F The Centrium60 Wyndham StreetCentralTel: (852) 2523-6690Note: Diverse music and events planned through the week. Wednesdays is salsa nights followed by Thursday's battle of the bands competition. Live music on the weekends.

Elements55 Elgin StreetSohoCentralHong KongTel: (852) 8105 0155Note: Light and airy, this open-fronted bar is a great place to start the evening off. Live music nightly.

Fringe Club Roof GardenThe Fringe Club2 Lower Albert RoadCentralHong KongTel: (852) 2521 7251Fax: (852) 2868 4415 Website: http://www.hkfringe.com.hkNote: One of the few al fresco eating and drinking spots in the city, The Fringe Roof Garden is a great place to while away a Saturday afternoon or spend an evening with friends, while the city hums below.

Isobar Level 4 IFC MallCentralHong Kong Tel: (852) 2383-8765/ 2234-7226 Note: Above Isola is a staircase leading to the funky glass box, Isobar. It offers fabulous harbour and city views and an outdoor terrace on the roof of the IFC mall. Frequented by a rather chic clientele.La Dolce Vita9 Lan Kwai Fong StreetCentralHong KongTel: (852) 2186 1888 Website: http://www.lankwaifong.comEmail: funky@the97group.com.hkNote: Sleek bar open to the street with an Italian restaurant occupying the upper floor. A popular first stop and meeting point in LKF.

Lan'sG/F-1/F Emperorland Commercial Building4-6 On Lan StreetCentralHong KongTel: (852) 2526 1212Note: A great place to stop off for an after-work drink, Lan's has a mighty happy hour (8 hours!) and an extensive selection of single malt whiskeys. Worthy of a special mention are the fantastically comfy bar 'stools' which are more like elevated, miniature armchairs.

One Fifth1/F, Starcrest9 Star StreetWan ChaiHong KongTel: (852) 2520 2515Note: One Fifth is super sleek and very popular. If you are planning on going at the weekend it is a good idea to reserve a table.

Rice BarG/F 33 Jervois Street (at mercer)CentralHong Kong Tel: (852) 2851-4800 Website: www.rice-bar.comNote: A cozy lounge bar where you will sometimes find man hand in hand and females hand in hand. Rice bar was labelled Hong Kong's top gay bars. Nonetheless some people still enjoy the ambiance of the place with fun Dj's and upbeat music.

Staunton's Bar and Cafe10-12 Staunton StreetSohoCentral Hong KongTel: (852) 2973 6611Fax: (852) 2973 6603 Website: http://www.stauntonsgroup.com/stauntonsEmail: info@stauntonsgroup.comNote: More low key but just as buzzy as the bars in Lan Kwai Fong, Staunton's is a great place to relax and drink with friends. Grab a table by the large, glass doors, which are usually open to the street.

Tango Martini3/F, Empire Land Commercial Centre81 Lockhart RoadWan ChaiHong KongTel: (852) 2528 0855Note: Sofas and armchairs in zebra and leopard print are the trademark of Tango Martini and, as the name suggests, there is a great Martini menu.

Vong25/F, Mandarin Oriental5 Connaught Road Central Hong KongTel: (852) 2522 0111 ext. 4028 Website: http://www.mandarinoriental.comEmail: vong@mohg.comNote: Patronized by the beautiful people, Vong, one of three around the world, is tres chic and has a great view across the harbour.

Yumla LB/F Harilela Hse79 Wyndham StreetCentralTel: (852) 2147-2382Website: www.yumla.comNote: This fabulous bar plays a wide range of music genres from drum and bass, to reggae and techno. There is an outdoor beer garden and attracts a diverse crowd.

Dragon-i UG/F, The Centrium60 Wyndham StreetCentralHong KongTel: (852) 3110 1222 Note: A beautiful, upscale bar with unique decor under a dim lighting scheme. Past celebrities, like football team, Real Madrid, have enjoyed the music and setting. Popular with models and the "in" crowd.

DropBasement, On Lok Mansion39-43 Hollywood RoadCentralHong KongTel: (852) 2543 9230 Fax: (852) 2854 2679 Website: http://www.drophk.comEmail: info@drophk.comNote: Drop is one the city's best clubs and a favoured spot for visiting celebs, with excellent fresh fruit martini's, padded walls and comfy lounges. If you're not a member, don't even try to get in on the weekends unless you go early.

Home 2/F, 23 Hollywood RoadCentralHong KongTel: (852) 2545 0023Note: Popular late-night club featuring jazz, soul and funk (Tuesdays), R'n'B, US Garage and vocal house (Wednesdays), Latin and New World grooves (Thursdays) and New York House and funky Afrobeats (Fridays).

Kee Club 6/F, 32 Wellington StreetCentralHong Kong Tel: (852) 2810 9000 Note: Open to members only but you may get lucky if you are well dressed.

Liquid1-5 Elgin StreetSohoCentralHong KongTel: (852) 2517 3310Note: A great late night venue, with a purpose built sound system and big dance floor.

One Fifth 1/F, Starcrest9 Star StreetWan ChaiHong KongTel: (852) 2520 2515Note: One Fifth is super sleek and very popular. If you are planning on going at the weekend it is a good idea to reserve a table.

The CavernShop 1 LG/F Lan Kwai Fong33 Wyndham StreetCentralTel: (852) 2121-8969Note: Declared as Hong Kong's best new bar according to the Readers Choice Awards 2005 (HK magazine.) This Club is a restaurant and bar. It is spacious and has the decor of a hip 60's disco blended with modern day furniture. The crowd is fun and the go-go girls entertaining.

VolarB/F 39-44 D'Aguilar streetCentralTel: (852) 2810-1272Website: www.volar.com.hkNote: House music on Friday, more hip-hop on Saturdays. Another club you need to be on the "list" for. This is the place to be at the moment.